Determination of speeding fine

Question

I would like some guide lines on how speeding fines are worked out. I Have looked all over and can't seem to find anything although there must be otherwise we would simply be fined whatever they felt like at the time. Please point me in the right direction - I would really appreciate it.

Answer

Fines are set by the various Magistrates in their Districts - not by Traffic Officers at all. They are given ranges (eg for every 10km over the limit you are charged R200). THIS IS AN EXAMPLE - the exact figures are available from each different Magistrate across the country. The Dept has been trying for three years to centralise and unify the fine structure - without much success so far. A draft standard has been developed and is awaiting the approval of Dept of Justice and the Magistrate's council